We Will Gather Again, Because We Have To
Though we’re cut off for the time being from our greatest source of strength, human kindness will get us through this crisis.
Dispatches From Quarantine
Am I Writing This Play or Living It?
It’s just one set and three characters (very producible!), but the world probably doesn’t ever need to see this family dramedy.
Surviving a Dramaturgical Winter
If a dramaturg’s job is to be a great unifier, what can there be to do in this time of great separation?
Finding Moments of Joy to Nourish the Soul
Through the fear and uncertainty of an open-ended pandemic, it’s crucial to take time to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.
Looking at the Rings
This trauma will change us, live in our bodies, and leave a mark. We should also seize the chance it gives us to heal.
In Search of a Space to Breathe
Deprived of the relief of going to a job I love, I am forced to face the contradictions of co-parenting with an ex.
Let’s Go Vital, Not Viral
How many people could have been helped if they’d been exposed to theatre?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Dramaturg
An enforced break from a busy schedule offers time for reflection, but be careful what we wish for.
The Prescience of the Freak Storm
Art doesn’t respect boundaries, but neither does this virus, so while we shelter in place let’s play music for each other and not forget our way home.
When a (Theatre) Door Closes, a (Screen) Window Opens
A Philadelphia critic turns to filmed versions of the shows he had planned to cover this month.